Updating to new versions

n3Mo · Post by **n3Mo** » 2003-04-20 16:23

Hi, a would like to see some changes in the NSIS script so that I don't have to install unessacary files every time I update dc++.

E.g. I would like
checkbox: DC++ Executable

as an option.

Or if dc++ could update itself somehow like smartftp for instance that would be great to

kind regards n3Mo

Marvin · Post by **Marvin** » 2003-04-20 16:53

And how would you know what files could be safely disabled?

n3Mo · Post by **n3Mo** » 2003-04-20 17:14

When I update my dc++ (every new version) I install "DC++ (required)" to my desktop and then drag the executable to my dc++ folder and remove the installed folder.
I know my way around the files, and I know that I only want the executable copied to my dc++ folder.
To avoid newbie missunderstandings the executable checkboxe should be automatically enabled and "grayed out" whenever the "DC++ (required)" checkbox is enabled.

Marvin · Post by **Marvin** » 2003-04-20 17:22

What's wrong with changelog.txt, README.txt, Example.xml and uninstall.exe ?

Sedulus · Post by **Sedulus** » 2003-04-20 17:43

not to mention the .pdb and dbghelp.dll
if your client ever crashes, it's nice to have some info so you can help prevent the problem

n3Mo · Post by **n3Mo** » 2003-04-20 18:17

So if I just install all the stuff from the package to my dc++ folder I won't have problems with loosing data such as my settings, notes and files halfway down?

Marvin · Post by **Marvin** » 2003-04-20 18:33

The DC++ package doesn't include queue file, nor setting file. The EXE creates them on first start if they do not exist. The only issue in losing settings/queue is when changing the way DC++ handles them, wich would be stated in the changelog.txt (the most usefull file when it comes to upgrading, IMO).

Marvin · Post by **Marvin** » 2003-04-20 18:35

Anyway, backing up your .xml files before upgrading is safe and easy (never done it though

).

n3Mo · Post by **n3Mo** » 2003-04-21 07:12

yep but the changlog isn't revealed until after installation

, so to be on the safe side I have to keep my current procedure or start backing up my xml files

Marvin · Post by **Marvin** » 2003-04-21 07:17

The changelog.txt is viewable on the sourceforge page.

Post by **GargoyleMT** » 2003-04-21 07:36

n3Mo wrote:yep but the changlog isn't revealed until after installation , so to be on the safe side I have to keep my current procedure or start backing up my xml files

The DC++ installer did once clobber your XML file, but it was fixed (see changelog). If you look at the changelog.txt before you run the client, you'll be fine. And

Corsari · Post by **Corsari** » 2003-04-21 09:02

THe faster and simpleway to upgrade to new versions is to get just the DCPlusPlus.exe zipped in an handly file.

by this also download time is shorter.

We keep our download section updated with the last official DC++ EXE file.

Ã¢â‚¬Â¢ Click on my WWW button and enter the Download Section
Ã¢â‚¬Â¢ Download last DC++.ZIP version and unzip it over the old one
Ã¢â‚¬Â¢ Doing so you preserve also your settings, queues, notepad and so on.

Bye

Marvin · Post by **Marvin** » 2003-04-21 13:09

So you have outdated readme.txt and changelog.txt, wich is not so handy. Those files help users to solve problems by themselves.

Corsari · Post by **Corsari** » 2003-04-21 13:21

maybe that you'd better check before to move your "mouth".

If not it seems that you just to move the air...

Marvin · Post by **Marvin** » 2003-04-21 13:24

Corsari wrote:just the DCPlusPlus.exe

If this is not the case, be more explicit...

Corsari · Post by **Corsari** » 2003-04-21 13:59

Corsari wrote:THe faster and simpleway to upgrade to new versions is to
get just the DCPlusPlus.exe zipped in an handly file
.

by this also download time is shorter.

We keep our download section updated with the last official DC++ EXE file.

Ã¢â‚¬Â¢ Click on my WWW button and enter the Download Section
Ã¢â‚¬Â¢ Download last DC++.ZIP version and unzip it over the old one
Ã¢â‚¬Â¢ Doing so you preserve also your settings, queues, notepad and so on.

Bye

ok sorry

correction:

get just the DCPlusPlus.exe zipped in an handly file (but look inside the .ZIP file because there are two additional .TXT files that you all should read )

bye

Post by **GargoyleMT** » 2003-04-21 18:35

Please, just use the installer or the ZIP from the main sourceforge page, if you don't already. The PDB is invaluable should someone encounter a bug in DC++ and want to report it (and have that acted on). And if someone doesn't have the latest dbghelp.dll (also in the ZIP/Installer), DC++ will give them an error.

Sure, it adds a megabyte and a half to the file size, but if that will give you bandwidth woes, just link to the main sourceforge site.

n3Mo · Post by **n3Mo** » 2003-04-22 11:16

Ok, I'll understood the value of installing the whole package, thx!

DC++

Updating to new versions

Updating to new versions

DC++.ZIP just unzip it over the old one.

Re: DC++.ZIP just unzip it over the old one.

Re: DC++.ZIP just unzip it over the old one.